Rise Of Hitler Flashcards
(23 cards)
When and where was Adolf Hitler born?
1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria
His father was a customs official.
What significant event in Hitler’s life happened in 1914?
Joined German Army and fought on the Western Front
Awarded Iron Cross and promoted to corporal.
What was Hitler’s opinion on the Treaty of Versailles?
Hated it and developed a strong dislike for the Weimar Republic.
What party did Hitler join in 1919?
German Workers’ Party.
What year was the party renamed to the National Socialist Workers Party?
1920.
What year did Hitler become the leader of the National Socialist Workers Party?
1921.
What did the Nazis believe about democracy?
Rejected it; wanted a strong dictatorship.
What was the Nazi view on the Treaty of Versailles?
Rejected it; wanted a strong army and united German-speakers.
What is Volksgemeinschaft?
A People’s Community aimed at ending class conflict and promoting racial unity.
What ideology did the Nazis follow regarding race?
Believed in Social Darwinism and a hierarchy of races.
What is Lebensraum?
Living space to be conquered in Eastern Europe.
What was the stance of the Nazis towards communism?
Hatred of communism, seen as a Jewish plot.
Who was Josef Goebbels?
Editor of the Nazi newspaper and propaganda director.
What happened during the Munich Putsch?
Attempted coup to seize power in November 1923.
What were some reasons for the failure of the Munich Putsch?
Errors during the putsch and overestimated support from the army and police.
What was a significant outcome of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?
Gained national recognition and time to write Mein Kampf.
How did the Nazis change their tactics after the Munich Putsch?
Re-organized the party to be more competitive in elections.
What impact did the Great Depression have on Germany?
High unemployment, reduced wages, and widespread poverty.
How did the Nazis use propaganda during the Great Depression?
Promised jobs and portrayed themselves as the solution to problems.
What was the role of technology in Nazi propaganda?
Used radios and planes to spread messages and reach larger audiences.
What was the Enabling Act?
Law that gave Hitler the power to pass laws without consulting the Reichstag.
What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?
SA leaders, including Ernst Rohm, were arrested and executed.
What happened after Hindenburg’s death in 1934?
Hitler declared himself President and Fuhrer, consolidating his power.
